Management
Viewpoint: What Congress Can Do When Trump Appointees Defy It
When federal officials ignore subpoenas, imposing a fine is the legislative branch’s best hope of getting the information it needs.
Defense
House Democrats Hope to Curb Diversions of Pentagon Spending to Border Wall
Armed Services members’ bill targets Defense Department construction fund transfers.
Oversight
Democrats Critical of President Trump's Supplemental Budget Request
Letter to House Speaker Pelosi seeks movement of funds for homeland security, moon launch.
Management
Pentagon Parts Contractor Draws Bipartisan Outrage Over Pricing
Sen. Grassley asks acting Defense chief for action on overcharges exposed by watchdog.
Management
Senate Panel Advances OPM Director Nominee Despite Questions About Her Leadership
Dale Cabaniss’s nomination to lead the federal government’s HR agency was approved mostly along party lines.
Management
Ex-Im Bank Swears in Leader with New Quorum
Senate vote on Wednesday ended three years of limited operability.
Management
'You’ve Had a Rough Year,' Senator Tells Feds at SAMMIE Awards Event
Lankford, co-author of bill to end shutdowns, thanks the federal workforce for its “gift to the country.”
Oversight
The Rarely Used Congressional Power That Could Force William Barr’s Hand
It hasn’t been done in nearly a century, but House Democrats could arrest the attorney general after they find him in contempt.
Oversight
What Federal Employees Might Want to Know Before Blowing the Whistle to Congress
Volume of disclosures rises when congressional oversight dominates the news, watchdog notes in new primer.
Oversight
Top GOP Lawmaker Implores Colleagues to Publicly Praise Feds
Civil servants should receive public recognition like military personnel, committee leader says.
Oversight
Ex-Regulatory Chief Disturbed by Trump Team’s Failure to Cooperate With Watchdogs
Former officials bless coming bipartisan transparency and retroactive regulatory review bills.
Oversight
Infrastructure Week Isn’t a Joke Anymore
A deal with the Democrats may now be Trump’s best chance for a legislative win ahead of 2020.
Management
Lawmakers Voice Bipartisan Concern Over 'Chaos' at Homeland Security
Top watchdogs also say turnover is hurting the department.
Management
House Lawmakers To Ask Justice Department to Investigate Erik Prince
‘Very strong evidence’ that Blackwater founder committed perjury, says Intel chairman Schiff.
Management
Latest Effort to Overhaul the Postal Service Hits New Snag
Lawmakers want more details on USPS' long-term plans before committing to legislative relief for cash-strapped agency.
Oversight
Interior Department Defends Reorg Plan Critics Call Wasteful, Ideological
Deputy tells House members the still-secret plan localizes decision-making.
Oversight
House Committees Launch Probe of Firings at Homeland Security
Cummings, Nadler, Thompson blame White House adviser Miller, who won’t testify.
Oversight
Trump's Defiance of Congress Leaves Democrats With a New Dilemma
The president is openly defying Congressional subpoenas.
Management
Lawmakers Confronted the IRS Over Tax Audits That Target the Poor
Following up on ProPublica stories about the IRS, lawmakers pressed the commissioner on the agency’s disproportionate focus on auditing the working poor while examinations of the rich plummeted.
Oversight